US Bridges

SR1330 over Big Rock Creek

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1332 · Structure no. 000000001210146

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1330 over Big Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1330 over Big Rock Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1330
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location1.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1332
RouteState Highway 1330
Coordinates36.13096, -82.16078
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1330 over Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1330 over Big Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1330 over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1330 over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1330 over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.